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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.32, 403.16 and 181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.32, 403.16 and 181.58 is: 250.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.32 : 403.16 = 181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.32/403.16 = 181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.32x = 403.16 × 181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.32x = 73,205.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,205.79/292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.43

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